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KiCad — connect schematics, PCB layout, manufacturing output, and 3D review

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2,962
Primary language
C++
License
GPL-3.0
Repository last updated
Sep 13, 2026

Overview

KiCad is an electronic design automation suite for schematic capture, component assignment, PCB layout, design-rule checking, manufacturing output, and 3D inspection within one project. Designers can iterate between logical connectivity and physical board construction before sending artifacts to fabrication.

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Link schematics, PCBs, fabrication output, and 3D inspection

The official README describes KiCad as an application suite for electronic schematic diagrams and printed-circuit-board artwork. It includes a project manager, schematic and PCB editors, Gerber viewer, image converter, calculator, worksheet editor, and a 3D viewer for inspecting an assembled board.

Sources: [1]

For iterating circuit logic and board layout in one project

KiCad fits personal prototypes, education, open hardware, and product boards that need schematic connectivity and physical layout managed together. Rule checks, Gerber review, and mechanical inspection in 3D can remain in the same toolchain.

Sources: [1]

GitHub mirrors development; verify contribution and license boundaries

This repository is an active mirror of the development branch on GitLab, and its README says GitHub issues and pull requests are not watched. Stable users should choose official releases and matching documentation, while contributors should follow the GitLab workflow. Most of the suite is GPLv3-or-later, but third-party components use additional licenses.

Sources: [1][2]

Official sources

  1. [1]KiCad source mirror README(2026-09-13)
  2. [2]KiCad licensing overview(2026-09-13)
Supplemental curator note

Selected for a distinctive coined name reinforced by EDA, PCB, and schematic topics, with mirror status made explicit in the description.

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GitHub Topics

  • kicad
  • wxwidgets
  • cad
  • engineering
  • eda
  • linux
  • macos
  • pcb
  • schematic
  • windows
  • electronics
Stars
2,962
Forks
713
Watchers
130
Open issues
0
Primary language
C++
License
GPL-3.0
Repository last updated
Sep 13, 2026
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